"He has responded well," Bears Coach Lovie Smith said during a conference call.

It was a game that left Bears Coach Dave Wannstedt exasperated.

"Rex didn't start off well, but good quarterbacks find a way," Bears Coach Lovie Smith said.

"That was just a great defensive effort," Bears Coach Lovie Smith said.

"That was a tough drive on us," said Bears Coach Dave Wannstedt.

"It's just a tough deal," said Bears Coach Dave Wannstedt, whose team finished at 9-7.

"We were in some tough situations," Bears Coach Lovie Smith said.

"We haven't played like that all year," Bears Coach Lovie Smith said.

"Last night I talked to the team about finishing," Bears Coach Lovie Smith said.

Bears Coach Mike Ditka decided to try and run it in on four straight plays.